Total Cost of Attendance

A student's financial need is based on the total Cost of Attendance at Hawkeye. In addition to defining financial need, the Cost of Attendance sets the limit on the total financial aid a student may receive. The cost components that can be included are prescribed by law.

Hawkeye's cost of attendance is an estimate based on average educational expenses you can incur while attending classes at Hawkeye.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Financial Aid Purposes—2014–2015

Hawkeye's cost of attendance is based on a nine-month academic year of a full-time student living on their own.

Tuition and Fees

$4,228

Housing

Costs for room and board vary depending upon dependency status and your living arrangement, such as living with a parent or in an apartment. Typical costs range from $1,520 to $5,720 for the nine-month academic year.

$8,080

Books and Supplies

The cost of books and supplies varies each semester and largely depends on your needs and your program of study. Contact the Hawkeye Bookstore for information about the cost of books.

$1,164

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses vary according to personal circumstances and spending habits.

$1,782

Transportation

Transportation expenses vary depending on how far you live from campus and your vehicle.

$1,352

Student Loan Fees

$63

Hawkeye's Total Cost of Attendance

$16,622

Do You Need to Purchase Tools or Equipment for Your Program?

If you feel that your cost of attendance should be adjusted for financial aid purposes because you are enrolled in a program that requires tools or equipment, contact the Financial Aid office.

Are You Enrolled Less than Half-Time?

If you are enrolled less than half-time, your cost of attendance for financial aid cannot include housing, personal, or miscellaneous expenses.